Numeric and Geospatial Data Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group

Charge

To bring together ACRL members who are actively engaged in the planning for, oversight of, and/or provision of data services within academic libraries. Providing patron support in the acquisition, storage and use of numeric and geospatial data is fast becoming an expected add-on to public and technical services in academic and research libraries. The responsibility of this group to provide a forum by which librarians and academic library staff engaged in these services can provide/receive insight into, examples of, and training on how data services are developed and delivered. This group may also serve as a bridge between other professional associations dedicated to the provision of data services in research environments (e.g. IASSIST and APDU).

Composition

As of August 2014, the IGNGDS had 244 members. Interest Group composition includes a convener and incoming convener.

Origin

The Numeric and Geospatial Data Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group was established by virtual vote in September 2009, and confirmed at the 2010 ALA Midwinter Conference.

Get Involved

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Join the Numeric and Geospatial Data Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group through your ALA membership record, and participate through the interest group's ALA Connect space and the ACRL listserv. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for discussion topics or events, please contact the conveners.